NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10176926: 2009-2020 Harley-davidson Flhp

Official manufacturer communication context for 2009-2020 Harley-davidson Flhp, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10176926 summary graphic for 2009-2020 Harley-davidson Flhp
10176926NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
49affected product rows
80/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TT413: 2009 - 2020 TOURING REAR FORK RUSTY WATER LEAKAGE. PURPOSE: Revision. Some 2009 - 2020 Touring, Touring CVO, Touring Police models exhibit drainage of rusty water from the rear fork (where the debris deflector mounts), which has raised customer concern. Updated Model Years. NOTE: This is a cosmetic concern and not an indication of an internal issue.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Harley-davidsonFlhp2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhpe2009-2011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhr / Road King2017Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhr2009-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhr1032011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhrc2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhrc1032011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhrse2013, 2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhruse2011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhrx1032011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhrxs2017-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlht2009, 2010, 2019, 2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtc2009, 2010, 2011, 2013Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtc1032011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtcu2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtcu Tc2014, 2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtcu1032011, 2012Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Harley-davidsonFlhtcuh2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10176926?

TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TT413: 2009 - 2020 TOURING REAR FORK RUSTY WATER LEAKAGE. PURPOSE: Revision. Some 2009 - 2020 Touring, Touring CVO, Touring Police models exhibit drainage of rusty water from the rear fork (where the debris deflector mounts), which has raised customer concern. Updated Model Years. NOTE: This is a cosmetic concern and not an indication of an internal issue.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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